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  • Page 1 Disclaimer The information, specifications and illustrations in this manual are based on the latest information available at the time of printing. Foxwell reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice. Visit our website at: www.foxwelltech.com For Technical Assistance, send us email at support@foxwelltech.com...

  • Page 2: One-Year Limited Warranty

    The customer will be billed for any parts or labor charges not covered by this limited warranty. d) FOXWELL will repair the Product under the limited warranty within 30 days after receipt of the product. If FOXWELL cannot perform repairs covered under this limited warranty within 30 days,...
  • Page 3 OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING FROM BREACH OF THE WARRANTY, BREACH OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT TORT, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY, EVEN IF FOXWELL KNEW OF THE LIKELIHOOD OF SUCH DAMAGES. FOXWELL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DELAY IN RENDERING SERVICE UNDER THE LIMITED WARRANTY, OR LOSS OF USE DURING THE PERIOD THAT THE PRODUCT IS BEING REPAIRED.

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    Block drive wheels before testing with engine running. Put the transmission in park (for ● automatic transmission) or neutral (for manual transmission). And never leave a running engine unattended. Do not wear jewelry or loose fitting clothing when working on engine. ● AutoMaster Pro Manual_English_V3.0...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    4.1.4 Vehicle Data Recorder........................15 4.2 S ............................16 YSTEM ELECTION 4.2.1 Auto Scan............................16 4.2.2 Control Unit............................18 ......................19 4.3 D IAGNOSTIC UNCTION ELECTION 4.3.1 Read Codes............................19 4.3.2 Freeze Frame Data.......................... 20 4.3.3 Erase Codes............................21 4.3.4 ECU Information..........................22 AutoMaster Pro Manual_English_V3.0...
  • Page 6 ........................58 EGISTER CANNER 7.2.1 Register Thourgh Website......................58 7.2.2 Register With FoxScanner......................60 7.3 U ..........................61 PDATE THE CANNER 8 PRINT TEST RESULTS..........................67 8.1 O ............................67 NLINE PRINTING 8.2 O ............................. 68 FF LINE PRINTING AutoMaster Pro Manual_English_V3.0...

  • Page 7: Using This Manual

    Test results do not necessarily indicate a faulty component or system. Important IMPORTANT indicates a situation which, if not avoided, may result in damage to the test equipment or vehicle. Example: IMPORTANT Do not soak keypad as water might find its way into the scanner. AutoMaster Pro Manual_English_V3.0...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    2 Introduction AUTOMASTER PRO series scanners from Foxwell are innovative diagnostic tools for most vehicles on the road today. With the tool properly connected to the vehicle’s data link connector (DLC), you can use the scanner to read diagnostic trouble codes and view “live” data readings from all electronic vehicle control systems, such as engine, ABS, and instrument cluster.

  • Page 9: Accessory Descriptions

    2. Attached the diagnostic cable to the scanner and tighten the captive screws to ensure good connection. 3. Connect a correct adapter to the data cable according to the vehicle being serviced and plug it into the vehicle DLC. AutoMaster Pro Manual_English_V3.0...

  • Page 10: Connecting To Personal Computer With Usb Cable

    ● hexadecimal keyboard for special functions, such as key matching, UDS coding ● To input text with the scan tool: 1. When you are requested to input text, press the function key Keyboard, and the keyboard displays. AutoMaster Pro Manual_English_V3.0...

  • Page 11: Diagnostic Operations

    A Back button in the upper left corner of the screen returns you to the previous screen. Exact procedures may vary somewhat by vehicle. It typically identifies a vehicle by any of the following means: AutoMaster Pro Manual_English_V3.0...

  • Page 12: Automatic Vin Acquisition

    2. A screen with vehicle manufacturer areas displays. Select the area where the vehicle manufacturer is from. A menu of all vehicle manufacturers from this area displays. Figure 4-2 Sample Vehicle Manufacturer Area Selection Screen 3. Select the vehicle manufacturer. A list of vehicle identification options displays. AutoMaster Pro Manual_English_V3.0...
  • Page 13 4. Select Vin acquisition from the menu, and press the ENTER key. Figure 4-4 Sample Vin Acquisition Screen 5. The scan tool starts to communicate with the vehicle and read the Vehicle Specification or VIN Code automatically. Figure 4-5 Sample VIN Automatic Acquisition AutoMaster Pro Manual_English_V3.0...

  • Page 14: Manual Vin Entry

    1. Refer to Step 1-3 of 4.1.1 Automatic VIN Acquisition. 2. On each screen that appears, select the correct option and then press the ENTER key. Do this until the complete vehicle information is entered and the menu of controller selection displays. AutoMaster Pro Manual_English_V3.0...

  • Page 15: Vehicle Data Recorder

    1. Identify the vehicle by any of the means above, and run an automatic system test by selecting Auto Scan. Figure 4-9 Sample System Menu Screen 2. When the test finished, press the function key Save on the screen, and a screen with a QWERTY keyboard displays. Figure 4-10 Sample Save Vehicle Record Screen AutoMaster Pro Manual_English_V3.0...

  • Page 16: System Selection

    (DTCs) overview. Depending on the number of control modules, it may take a few minutes to complete the test. To perform an automatic system scan: 1. Scroll with the arrow keys to highlight Auto Scan from the menu and press ENTER to start. AutoMaster Pro Manual_English_V3.0...
  • Page 17 4. If there is diagnostic trouble code(s) detected in a control unit, press the function key corresponding with Display DTC on the screen to view details of code information, and press the function key Quick Erase to clear them. AutoMaster Pro Manual_English_V3.0...

  • Page 18: Control Unit

    To select a system for testing: 1. Scroll with the arrow keys to highlight Control Unit from the menu and press the ENTER key. A controller menu displays. Figure 4-18 Sample Control Unit Menu Screen AutoMaster Pro Manual_English_V3.0...

  • Page 19: Diagnostic Function Selection

    History codes are also referred to as past codes that indicate intermittent DTCs that are not currently active. Code history is number of engine starts since DTC(s) were first detected (to see if they are current or intermittent) AutoMaster Pro Manual_English_V3.0...

  • Page 20: Freeze Frame Data

    DTC set. It is a good function to help determine what caused the fault. To view freeze frame data: 1. Select Freeze Frame Data from the Function Menu. Details of freeze frame data displays. AutoMaster Pro Manual_English_V3.0...

  • Page 21: Erase Codes

    Erase Codes does not fix the problem that caused the fault! DTCs should only be erased after ● correcting the condition(s) that caused them. To clear codes: 1. Scroll with the arrow keys to highlight Erase Codes from Function Menu and press the ENTER key. Figure 4-24 Sample Function Menu Screen AutoMaster Pro Manual_English_V3.0...

  • Page 22: Ecu Information

    To read ECU information: 1. Select ECU Information from the menu and press the ENTER key. Figure 4-26 Sample Function Menu Screen 2. A screen with detailed information of the selected control module displays. AutoMaster Pro Manual_English_V3.0...

  • Page 23: Live Data

    1. Scroll with the arrow keys to highlight Live Data from the menu and press the ENTER key to display the live data menu. Figure 4-28 Sample Live Data Selection Screen 2. Select the Complete List from the menu and press the ENTER key to display the datastream screen. Figure 4-29 Sample Complete List Screen AutoMaster Pro Manual_English_V3.0...
  • Page 24 4. Press the function key Two Graphics to display two PID graphs in one screen. Figure 4-31 Sample Two PID Graph Screen 5. Press the function key Merge Graph to display two PID plots in one coordinate for easy and intuitive diagnosis. Figure 4-32 Sample Merged PID Plots Screen AutoMaster Pro Manual_English_V3.0...

  • Page 25: Custom Data List

    Figure 4-34 Sample Custom List Selection Screen NOTE To deselect an item, select it again and then press the ENTER key. Alternatively, use the function keys SELECT ALL and CLEAR ALL to select or deselect all items at once. AutoMaster Pro Manual_English_V3.0...

  • Page 26: Obdii/Eobd Operations

    Not all function options listed above are applicable to all vehicles. Available options may vary by the year, model, and make of the test vehicle. A “The selected mode is not supported!” message displays if the option is not applicable to the vehicle under test. AutoMaster Pro Manual_English_V3.0...

  • Page 27: System Status

    If a fault occurs a specific number of times, the code matures into a DTC and the MIL illuminates or blinks. To read codes/pending codes from a vehicle: 1. Scroll with the arrow keys to highlight Read Codes from Diagnostic Menu and press the ENTER key. AutoMaster Pro Manual_English_V3.0...
  • Page 28 Figure 5-4 Sample Read Codes Screen If no DTCs are present the message “No (Pending) Codes Found!” is displayed. If any manufacturer specific or enhanced codes detected, select vehicle a make before viewing DTC information. Figure 5-5 Sample No Codes Screen AutoMaster Pro Manual_English_V3.0...

  • Page 29: Erase Codes

    Erase Codes does not fix the problem that caused the fault! DTCs should only be erased after ● correcting the condition(s) that caused them. To clear codes: 1. Scroll with the arrow keys to highlight Erase Codes from Diagnostic Menu and press the ENTER key. Figure 5-7 Sample Diagnostic Menu Screen AutoMaster Pro Manual_English_V3.0...

  • Page 30: Live Data

    Complete Data List menu lets you view all live PID data from a selected system. To view all live PID data: 1. Scroll with the arrow keys to highlight Live Data from Diagnostic Menu and press the ENTER key. Figure 5-9 Sample Diagnostic Menu Screen AutoMaster Pro Manual_English_V3.0...
  • Page 31 Press the function key One Graphic to display the PID graph. Figure 5-12 Sample PID Graph Screen 5. Press the function key Two Graphics to display two PID graphs in one screen AutoMaster Pro Manual_English_V3.0...

  • Page 32: Custom Data List

    Custom Data List menu lets you to minimize the number of PIDs on the data list and focus on any suspicious or symptom-specific data parameters. To create a custom data list: 1. Select Custom List from the menu and press the ENTER key. Figure 5-15 Sample Live Data Menu Screen AutoMaster Pro Manual_English_V3.0...

  • Page 33: Freeze Frame

    Freeze Frame menu displays freeze frame data, a snapshot of critical vehicle operating conditions automatically recorded by the on-board computer at the time of the DTC set. It is a good function to help determine what caused the fault. AutoMaster Pro Manual_English_V3.0...

  • Page 34: Read I/M Readiness Status Data

    3. Press function key Save to store freeze frame information. Or use the BACK key to exit. 5.6 Read I/M Readiness Status Data I/M Readiness option allows to view a snapshot of the operations for the emission system on OBDII/EOBD vehicles. AutoMaster Pro Manual_English_V3.0...
  • Page 35 1. Scroll with the arrow keys to highlight I/M Readiness from Diagnostic Menu and press the ENTER key. If vehicle supports both types of monitors, a screen for monitor type selection displays. Select a monitor type and press the ENTER key. Figure 5-20 Sample Diagnostic Menu Screen AutoMaster Pro Manual_English_V3.0...

  • Page 36: O2 Monitor Test

    Refer to “On-Board Monitor Tests” on page 38-39 for O2 monitor data of CAN-equipped vehicles. To retrieve O2 monitor data: 1. Scroll with the arrow keys to highlight O2 Monitor Test from Diagnostic Menu and press the ENTER key. A screen with a list of available sensors displays. AutoMaster Pro Manual_English_V3.0...
  • Page 37 3. Use the up and down arrow keys to scroll through data to select lines, and left and right arrow keys to scroll back and forth through different screens of data. Figure 5-25 Sample O2 Bank1 Sensor 1 Screen 4. Press Enter key to view data of selection. AutoMaster Pro Manual_English_V3.0...

  • Page 38: On-Board Monitor Test

    1. Scroll with the arrow keys to highlight On-Board Monitor Test from Diagnostic Menu and press the ENTER key. Figure 5-27 Sample Diagnostic Menu Screen 2. Depending on the protocol the vehicle used, one of these 2 screens shows. AutoMaster Pro Manual_English_V3.0...
  • Page 39 For non-CAN vehicles, test screen is illustrated as below: Figure 5-30 Sample Non-CAN vehicle test screen AutoMaster Pro Manual_English_V3.0...

  • Page 40: Component Test

    To perform a component test: 1. Scroll with the arrow keys to highlight Component Test from Diagnostic Menu and press the ENTER key. A screen with a list of available tests displays. Figure 5-32 Sample Diagnostic Menu Screen AutoMaster Pro Manual_English_V3.0...

  • Page 41: Request Vehicle Information

    Available options will vary depending on the vehicle under test. To request vehicle information: 1. Scroll with the arrow keys to highlight Vehicle Info. from Diagnostic Menu and press the ENTER key. Figure 5-34 Sample Diagnostic Menu Screen AutoMaster Pro Manual_English_V3.0...

  • Page 42: Modules Present

    The scanner identifies module IDs and communication protocols for OBD2 modules in the vehicle. To view module IDs and communication types: 1. Scroll with the arrow keys to highlight Modules Present from Diagnostic Menu and press the ENTER key. AutoMaster Pro Manual_English_V3.0...

  • Page 43: Dtc Lookup

    To Look up DTCs: 1. Scroll with the arrow keys to highlight DTC Lookup. from Diagnostic Menu and press the ENTER key. Figure 5-39 Sample Diagnostic Menu Screen 2. Enter a valid code number and press the function key Finish. AutoMaster Pro Manual_English_V3.0...

  • Page 44: Playback Data

    The PlayBack option leads to screens for review of recorded test results. To review recorded data: 1. Scroll with the arrow keys to highlight PlayBack from home screen and press the ENTER key. Figure 5-42 Sample Home Screen AutoMaster Pro Manual_English_V3.0...
  • Page 45 5. To erase a record, scroll with the arrow keys to highlight it and press the function key Delete. To delete all records, press the function key Delete All. Answer Yes to delete and No to quit. AutoMaster Pro Manual_English_V3.0...

  • Page 46: System Setup

    1. Scroll with the arrow keys to highlight Language from Setup menu and press the ENTER key. Figure 6-1 Sample Setup Screen 2. Press the LEFT/RIGHT arrow key select a language and press the ENTER key to confirm. Press the Back key to exit and return. Figure 6-2 Sample Language Selection Screen AutoMaster Pro Manual_English_V3.0...

  • Page 47: Change Units

    Selecting Beep Set opens a dialog box that allows you to turn on/off the beeper. To turn on/off the beeper: 1. Scroll with the arrow keys to highlight Beep Set from Setup menu and press the ENTER key. Figure 6-5 Sample Setup Screen AutoMaster Pro Manual_English_V3.0...

  • Page 48: Test Keypad

    Figure 6-7 Sample Setup Screen 2. Press any key to start test. The virtue key corresponding with the key you pressed will be highlighted on the screen if it works correctly. Figure 6-8 Sample Key Test Screen AutoMaster Pro Manual_English_V3.0...

  • Page 49: Lcd Keypad

    To view information of your scan tool: 1. Scroll with the arrow keys to highlight About from Setup menu and press the ENTER key. Figure 6-10 Sample Setup screen 2. A screen with detailed information of the scanner displays. AutoMaster Pro Manual_English_V3.0...

  • Page 50: Configure Shortcut Keys

    A screen with available shortcut keys displays. Figure 6-12 Sample Setup screen 2. Press the UP/DOWN arrow key select an shortcut key and press the ENTER key. A screen with a list of loaded applications displays. Figure 6-13 Sample ShortCuts Screen AutoMaster Pro Manual_English_V3.0...

  • Page 51: Update

    If you have installed the update application FoxScanner, please refer to the registration guide on 8.1.2. 1. To register through website: To create a Foxwell ID and register your scan tool a. Visit our site www.foxwelltech.com and then select Support>Register.
  • Page 52 Note: Please always remember your FOXWELL ID and Password, as it’s the important for your to manager your product and updates.
  • Page 53 Before activating and confirming your email address by clicking the activation link in your email, your account will still be invalid and you are not be allowed to sign in. 4. The registration page will be bypassed, skipping to the log in page. Just input your FOXWELL ID and Password to sign in.
  • Page 54 Now you are able to log in with your ID and the new password. If you want to change the password, please sign in with your user name and password, then select My Profile/Reset Password. AutoMaster Pro Manual_English_V3.0...

  • Page 55: Register With Foxscanner

    Figure 7-9 The Foxwell ID differs from Email 7.1.2 Register with FoxScanner You are also allowed to register and create a Foxwell ID with the update client FoxScanner. To register through website: 1. Visit our site www.foxwelltech.com...
  • Page 56 Figure 7-11 Sample FoxScanner Main Screen 4. Click Register button, a Register window will pop up. Figure 7-12 Sample Register Screen 5. Create an unique user ID and password, complete the following registration form and click Register to confirm. AutoMaster Pro Manual_English_V3.0...
  • Page 57 ID. Please log in your email and activate the account. Figure 7-14 Sample Registration Done Screen 7. Click OK. It skips to the log in page automatically. You can input your Foxwell ID and password to sign in. AutoMaster Pro Manual_English_V3.0...

  • Page 58: Register Your Scanner

    7.2.1 Register Thourgh Website 1. Open www.foxwelltech.com main page and click Sign in. Input your FOXWELL ID/registered email and password. Figure 7-16 Sample Log in Screen 2. When log in successfully, the Member Center will show as below. This platform enables you to review the registered products, register new products, modify personal information or reset the password.
  • Page 59 Please repeat the process if you have more products. Figure 7-18 Sample New Product Registration Screen NOTE To check the serial number and password of a device, please boot up it, and select SETUP>ABOUT. The serial number and password is right on the ABOUT page. AutoMaster Pro Manual_English_V3.0...

  • Page 60: Register With Foxscanner

    7.2.2 Register With FoxScanner To register with FoxScanner: 1. Launch the PC application FoxScanner. Log in with your Foxwell ID/ registered email and password. Figure 7-19 Sample Log In Screen 2. Please select Register Products to register it. Select the right part number, input serial number and password to complete product registration.

  • Page 61: Update The Scanner

    ● NOTE Before updating, please make sure your network works correctly. Before updating, please make sure you have already created a Foxwell ID. To update your scanner: 1. There are two ways to download the update PC application. and go the Product page. Find your product model and a.
  • Page 62 4. Remove the TF card from the scanner, put it into the card reader and plug the reader into the computer. Or just plug it into the TF port if there is TF port in your computer. 5. Log in with your Foxwell ID and password. Figure 8-23 Sample Sign in FoxScanner Screen 6.
  • Page 63 Figure 7-25 Sample My Update Screen 8. Click the check box(es) in front of the software(s) you wish to update and then click the Update button to download. Figure 7-26 Sample Update Check Screen AutoMaster Pro Manual_English_V3.0...
  • Page 64 10. When all the items are updated, an “Update Done!” message displays and the Available Update items will be blank. Figure 7-28 Sample Update Completed Screen 11. Please click Software Management to review all the updated software. AutoMaster Pro Manual_English_V3.0...
  • Page 65 12. To uninstall a software or all software select them and click the Uninstall button. And the uninstalled items can be found in the Updates screen. Figure 7-30 Sample Software Uninstallation Screen AutoMaster Pro Manual_English_V3.0...
  • Page 66 Figure 7-31 Sample Software Uninstallation Screen 14. Should you have any questions regarding the product ,please click Support Tickets, fill in all required information and click Submit to send us your issue. Figure 7-32 Sample Support Ticket Screen AutoMaster Pro Manual_English_V3.0...

  • Page 67: Print Test Results

    To print test results through computer in online mode: 1. Insert the TF card into the computer. 2. Launch the FoxScanner and log in with your Foxwell ID. 3. Click Print to view all the stored test results. Figure 8-1 Sample Test Results Print 4.

  • Page 68: Off Line Printing

    3. Click the off line mode directly, no need to log in. Figure 8-3 Sample Offline Mode Screen 4. Click Print to view all the stored test results. Figure 8-4 Sample Test Results Print Screen AutoMaster Pro Manual_English_V3.0...
  • Page 69 5. Click the check(s) in front of each line and click Print, test result will be printed out. Figure 8-5 Sample Test Results Print Screen AutoMaster Pro Manual_English_V3.0...

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